Manor Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
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CB/26/00870/FULL
Description
Conversion of barn, subdivided into 3 office units, demolition of lean to, insertion of new windows, doors, new steps and railings to office unit 3 and installation of mezzanine floor to each unit. Change of use of former Doctor's Surgery to 1 residential dwelling. Landscaping and associated works
6.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#69 of 277
Central Bedfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #51 out of 277. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).
Central Bedfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #206 of 277
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #174 of 277
87%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #51 of 277
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #65 of 277
64%
Minor dwellings approved
159 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
29 decided (10+ homes)
69%
Change of use approved
51 decided
1,482
Total decisions
243 refused in 2025